FACE Coalition

FACE supports Black entrepreneurs by providing capital, resources, and wrap-around support to help scale businesses and build generational wealth.

FACE supports Black entrepreneurs by providing capital, resources, and wrap-around support to help scale businesses and build generational wealth.

Black Entrepreneurship Alliance

The Black Entrepreneurship Alliance is a non-profit incubator supporting Black entrepreneurs and professionals in agri-food, tech, and skill development.

The Black Entrepreneurship Alliance is a non-profit incubator supporting Black entrepreneurs and professionals in agri-food, tech, and skill development.

Startup Canada

Startup Canada connects Canada’s entrepreneurs with the tools, community, and support needed to start and build their businesses.

Startup Canada connects Canada’s entrepreneurs with the tools, community, and support needed to start and build their businesses.

Access to Success

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Access to Success runs one of the world’s leading programs designed to scale startups serving people with disabilities, with access to 200+ mentors.

Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Canada

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Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce connects diverse small businesses to large supply chains, along with professional development, and networking opportunities.

QueerTech

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QueerTech empowers 2SLGBTQ+ people in tech to increase access and representation by fostering learning, mentorship and growth.

YWCA Hamilton – PowerUp Program

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YWCA Hamilton’s PowerUp Ready and Explore programs guide entrepreneurs to develop skills to successfully start, run and grow their business.

Join Innovation Factory's Annual Open House - The Big DiF!

Network with 300+ industry professionals, discover emerging solutions from our innovators, and celebrate entrepreneurship within the Hamilton-Halton ecosystem.

May 14, 2026 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm | Hamilton, Ontario

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Attend HERhalton Women in Business Breakfast

Support and celebrate the achievements of women in business and entrepreneurship. HERhalton by Innovation Factory is the region’s go-to networking event for advocates of women entrepreneurs and features engaging guest speakers to inspire and drive engaging conversation.

Expand your network and connect with the region’s influencers and innovators in the world of women in business

June 4, 2026 | 8:00am – 12:00pm EDT

Meet the top 10 finalists, and watch as they pitch their innovations live to a panel of investors and experts for cash prizes at the 16th LiONS LAIR!

Celebrate the 16th anniversary of the LiONS LAIR pitch competition!

Since 2011, we’ve helped over 170 startups launch and scale their businesses. This fall, network with 350+ entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders at a milestone evening where community, growth & collaboration meet innovation.

Meet the top 10 finalists, and watch as they pitch their innovations live to a panel of investors and experts for cash prizes!

When: September 24, 2026 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm 

Where: Oakville Banquet & Conference Centre |
2515 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 6P8